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chevyridinghigh · 09-08-2009, 09:12 PM

I have had my 2SS Manual Transmission for 1 week. I am averaging about 14.8 MPG. Granted, I am driving mostly around town, and although I haven't been speeding, I have not been slowly accelerating if you catch my drift. I am going to try and get the average gas mileage closer to 20 if possible. Anyone else have avg gas mileage as crappy as me? Any tips when shifting/driving? Thanks.

jeffny09 · 09-08-2009, 09:13 PM

im doing 12.1 mpg its crazy im not going crazy either i do half highway and half local driving i dunno

myold88 · 09-08-2009, 09:26 PM

We went out tonight for a 40 mile fun run with my 2SS/RS A6. 3/4 local, many lights and 1/4 interstate. We averaged 17.7 per the computer. I'm Ok with that. I didn't buy this great car to worry about gas mileage. Also, nothing but 93 octane for my SS.

fbodfather · 09-08-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyridinghigh

I have had my 2SS Manual Transmission for 1 week. I am averaging about 14.8 MPG. Granted, I am driving mostly around town, and although I haven't been speeding, I have not been slowly accelerating if you catch my drift. I am going to try and get the average gas mileage closer to 20 if possible. Anyone else have avg gas mileage as crappy as me? Any tips when shifting/driving? Thanks.

Mileage will improve as the engine breaks in........

Not sure where you live or what the conditions are like -- but it should improve quite a bit depending on driving conditions.

"Thor" has averaged just about 20mpg at 14,500 miles........

(LS3 and 6-speed manual)

DkknightX · 09-08-2009, 09:32 PM

Straight, calm highway miles, averaging 70MPH for 100 miles and remaining in 6th gear (1500-2000RPMS) without stopping, slowing or accelerating to pass. I'm seeing around 18MPG. Far cry from the advertised 24MPG Highway, but I'm not complaining or surprised. The car is what it is and as a weekender, it could be 10MPG Highway for all I care. Wasn't purchased to be a practical vehicle anyway. Car has 1500 miles on it.

chevyridinghigh · 09-08-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

Mileage will improve as the engine breaks in........

Not sure where you live or what the conditions are like -- but it should improve quite a bit depending on driving conditions.

"Thor" has averaged just about 20mpg at 14,500 miles........

(LS3 and 6-speed manual)

Thanks Fbod, that's what I was told by my family. I live in the NY metro area, although I keep my car out of the 5 burroughs, except the Bronx. Traffic to work, side streets home. Mostly around town, but I get some good highway mileage in. Enjoying the break in. I have 750 miles in one week, loving life!!!

DkknightX · 09-08-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

Mileage will improve as the engine breaks in........

Not sure where you live or what the conditions are like -- but it should improve quite a bit depending on driving conditions.

"Thor" has averaged just about 20mpg at 14,500 miles........

(LS3 and 6-speed manual)

You serious Scott? Then just out of curiosity, why would they put 24MPG on the sticker? It isn't even coming close to the advertised optimal potential.

benjaminkeith · 09-08-2009, 09:34 PM

Try the 5/20 pull. (Do a search) I went from around 17 to 27mpg.

LS3 owner with ~8000+ miles.

chevyridinghigh · 09-08-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DkknightX

Straight, calm highway miles, averaging 70MPH for 100 miles and remaining in 6th gear (1500-2000RPMS) without stopping, slowing or accelerating to pass. I'm seeing around 18MPG. Far cry from the advertised 24MPG Highway, but I'm not complaining or surprised. The car is what it is and as a weekender, it could be 10MPG Highway for all I care. Wasn't purchased to be a practical vehicle anyway. Car has 1500 miles on it.

Weekender? BOO, poor car needs to get out more. Let the tiger out the cage!

tommygun6644 · 09-08-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DkknightX

You serious Scott? Then just out of curiosity, why would they put 24MPG on the sticker? It isn't even coming close to the advertised optimal potential.

They had to lie, cheat and steal to get that rated at 24 MPG, I think. It's why the car has skip shift- to avoid the gas guzzler tax.

It isn't a prius, remember. Just make sure your in the right gear and not driving like a maniac for the best mileagle.

What is sad, is I hear the V6 owners are getting not much better than us, some of 'em anyways.

chevyridinghigh · 09-08-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by benjaminkeith

Try the 5/20 pull. (Do a search) I went from around 17 to 27mpg.

LS3 owner with ~8000+ miles.

Is that a joke? I did the search and nothing.

jpsuperman81 · 09-08-2009, 09:36 PM

I'm getting 15 to 16, around 1000 miles and that's 95% city/town driving and basically no overdrive since i'm varying rpm's for break in.

DallasRetro · 09-08-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DkknightX

Straight, calm highway miles, averaging 70MPH for 100 miles and remaining in 6th gear (1500-2000RPMS) without stopping, slowing or accelerating to pass. I'm seeing around 18MPG. Far cry from the advertised 24MPG Highway, but I'm not complaining or surprised. The car is what it is and as a weekender, it could be 10MPG Highway for all I care. Wasn't purchased to be a practical vehicle anyway. Car has 1500 miles on it.

You might get 20-21MPG at 55 MPH; I think that's closer to the highway speed GM/GOV test at.

jpsuperman81 · 09-08-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyridinghigh

Is that a joke? I did the search and nothing.

Pretty sure he is talking about fuse pull.

09-08-2009, 09:12 PM	#1
chevyridinghigh The Bowtie Is Back Drives: 2010 Silver Camaro SS/RS -Blk Int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 655	SS Gas Mileage I have had my 2SS Manual Transmission for 1 week. I am averaging about 14.8 MPG. Granted, I am driving mostly around town, and although I haven't been speeding, I have not been slowly accelerating if you catch my drift. I am going to try and get the average gas mileage closer to 20 if possible. Anyone else have avg gas mileage as crappy as me? Any tips when shifting/driving? Thanks. __________________ 2SS RS SIM M6 with Polish Silver wheels

09-08-2009, 09:13 PM	#2
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	im doing 12.1 mpg its crazy im not going crazy either i do half highway and half local driving i dunno __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

09-08-2009, 09:34 PM	#8
benjaminkeith Uber Member Drives: 2SS/RS Blk/Blk 6spd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 131	Try the 5/20 pull. (Do a search) I went from around 17 to 27mpg. LS3 owner with ~8000+ miles. __________________ 1000, Dealer Order (3.06.09) - Order # NHNNZH 1100, Preliminary order accepted (03.09.09) 2000, Order accepted by GM (4.30.09) 3000, Order accepted by production control (5.7.09) 3100, Order available to sequence (5.14.09) 3300, Order scheduled for production (6.16.09)-TPW 6.29.09 3400, Order broadcast (6.30.09) 3800, Order produced (7.02.09) - 2G1FT1EWXA9123955 4000, Available to ship (7.06.09) 4200, Shipped (7.06.09) - RC# GTW 310094 4800, Rail Ramp Unload (7.22.09) 5000, Delivered to the dealer (7.23.09) 6000, Delivered to the customer (7.23.09)

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